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Meaning
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Verb
To add salt, spices, or other ingredients to food in order to enhance its flavor and make it more enjoyable to eat.
vi Mẹ tôi đang nêm nếm cho nồi canh.
en My mother is seasoning the soup.
To force something into a narrow space or to secure an object in place by using a piece of wood or metal as a wedge.
vi Tôi nêm chặt miếng gỗ vào khe hở.
en I wedged the piece of wood into the gap.
To force or cram a large number of people or things into a small or limited space that is already quite full.
vi Người dân nêm chặt trong khoang tàu.
en People were packed into the ship's cabin.
Noun
A piece of wood or metal that is thick at one end and tapers to a thin edge at the other end for insertion.
vi Anh ấy dùng một cái nêm gỗ để cố định cánh cửa.
en He used a wooden wedge to secure the door.